Not all compostable packaging is made equal – here’s what to look for
Noted for being an innovative and renewable resource, compostable packaging works on the premise of a circular economy.
Greenskin Wine partners with Plasmar to continue its environmental responsibility
Plasmar reduces plastic waste by converting it into long-lasting, eco-friendly substitutes for timber, enabling the brand’s wine pouches to return to the vineyards in full circle of recycling.
Earth Bound unveils prepared meals made from plants
Customers merely need to add water and oil to the mix. Once ready, the products can be used in three meals a day as an alternative to meat.
Two Australians create a sustainably-packaged alkaline water
Compared to traditional PET bottled water, Waterbox has eight times less climate impact.
Australia’s Sheet Society launches bedding range made from corn
The quilts and pillows are made from 100 per cent plant-based fibres, including corn fibre fill and organic cotton outer
Luk Beautifood launches a plant-baseded polymer mascara
In contrast to other mascaras made of synthetic fibres, Lash Nourish is made from natural wood cellulose polymer Cell-U-Lash.
Vessel creates the first Australian reusable bottled water
The name of the product – Vessel – was inspired by a freight ship, with founders Giovanni Testini and Jason Haggar registering the name because they believe it perfectly encaptures their mission.
Seedlab Australia upskills sustainable startups with accelerator program
The group’s accelerator programme aims to help equip businesses with the tools to build strong foundations for nationwide expansion.
Cobram Estate launches extra virgin olive subscription
Leandro Ravetti, chief olive oil maker at Cobram Estate, said the team has been searching for ways to lower the company’s carbon footprint.
Green goes as Sprite goes greener
All the pack sizes of Sprite’s bottles are expected to be changed to PET plastic packaging by next month.
Father and son invent hive that harvests honey – without harming bees
The ingenious invention, known as the “Flow Hive”, allows humans to harvest honey without harming the bees or disturbing their hives.
Aussie father and son to go on expedition for climate change awareness
Starting on August 13, the seven-leg journey will take the adventurers to the world’s most isolated and vulnerable environments over the course of two years.
Carbon-neutral furniture hire firm Valiant launches eco-friendly coffee tables and chairs
The ReforaStone’s coffee tables and side tables are crafted from 100 per cent of recycled ocean and landfill plastics, and each Selena’s chair is made from 280 recycled plastic bottles.
Two Brisbane mums offer a third life for donated furniture through Indara
Collecting furniture rejected from Australian charities, Indara transforms old quality timber furniture into personalised modern pieces of furniture.
Scientists develop titanium alloys from low-grade materials using 3D printing
Lead researcher, Professor Ma Qian from RMIT said the team applied circular economy thinking to their design, to transform industrial waste and low-grade materials into valuable titanium alloys.